The Koyikkal Palace is a palace situated in
Nedumangadu,
Thiruvananthapuram District
Thiruvananthapuram District (), is the southernmost district in the Indian state of Kerala. The district was created in 1949, with its headquarters in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, which is also Kerala's administrative centre. The present d ...
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Kerala
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India
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The palace was built in 16th century for
Umayamma Rani
"Aswathi Thirunal" Umayamma, known as Queen Umayamma or Queen Ashure (Aswathi),Papers and articles. "Holding Kings to Ransom – Royal Women in Matrilineal Kerala": Manu S. Pillai (2015 (died 1698), was the regent queen of Venad, Venad (Venatu) ...
of the Venad Royal Family.
Umayamma Rani was the queen of Venad between 1677 and 1684.
keralatourism.org The palace is a double storied building and built in the traditional architectural style of Kerala.
The palace is maintained by the Kerala State Department of Archaeology, and also hosts folklore and a numismatic museums. The exhibits in the museum contains such rare instruments as the "Chandravalam", a small percussion instrument used in Ramakathappattu; and the "Nanthuni", a small musical instrument made of wood and string used in Onappattu.
References
External links
Mathrubhumi Website
Palaces in Thiruvananthapuram
Museums in Thiruvananthapuram
Numismatic museums in India
Monuments of National Importance in Kerala
Buildings and structures completed in 1677
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